License Plates
18
Nov
2024
'Ghost' Plate Problem Worsened Despite Crackdown, MTA Data Shows
The number of times drivers used obstructed or altered license plates to avoid paying tolls at MTA bridges and tunnels jumped more than 12% in the first months of this year, as compared with the same period last year, according to MTA statistics obtained by Newsday.
18
Nov
2024
31
Jan
2024
"It's Wild," Says Driver Hit With Mystery Parking Fines -- They Were Registered to His Car, Then He Saw Shock Online Ad
Since August, the driver has gotten at least four parking fines associated with a personalized car plate he's had for the past 10 years. But it wasn't until the driver, Omar Ahmad of Ontario, was sent a Facebook Marketplace listing by his brother that he finally understood why.
15
Nov
2022
19
Oct
2022
Do Peeling License Plates Challenge Thruway Cameras When Reading or Billing?
Despite New York's effort to get motorists into new license plates -- there are still quite a few rolling around the state. That's prompted some to wonder "Does that have an impact on the Thruway's toll readers?"
14
Oct
2022
Dix Hills Couple Fights NYC Tickets After Their License Plate Is Stolen
Joseph and Michele Maldari, of Dix Hills, had a license plate stolen off their car while it was parked in the Huntington LIRR station in August 2021. Since then, the thief has racked up thousands of dollars in moving violations using the stolen plate, which the Maldaris have been fighting in traffic court.
11
Sep
2022
06
Sep
2022
